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A massive homecoming is underway across India. Millions are traveling to Bihar for Diwali and Chhath Puja. Trains are packed, and tickets are scarce. Railway authorities are deploying special trains and extra staff to manage the overwhelming crowds. Similar scenes are reported at bus terminals. This annual migration highlights devotion and duty. The great homecoming has begun -- and it's utter chaos on the tracks! With Diwali, Chhath Puja, and assembly elections just around the corner, the Indi ...Read More >
Indian Railways, Diwali 2025 has issued a booking alert for passengers in the Delhi-NCR region due to the holiday. Due to the busy holiday schedule and other holiday regulations, many Passenger Reservation System (PRS) offices will have shorter hours or remain closed entirely. Passengers are strongly advised to make their travel plans in advance and check ticket office hours to avoid inconvenience. According to the announcement made by Northern Railway, IRCA Bhawan, Delhi Junction ve Hazrat Niz ...Read More >
Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 21 (ANI): Considering the additional movement of passengers during the festivities, North Eastern Railway has notified 145 special puja trains which will run continuously till all the passengers return after the Chhath festival. Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) for North Eastern Railway, Pankaj Kumar Singh, said that special trains are being run in record numbers. Speaking to ANI, Pankaj Kumar Singh said, "Keeping in mind the Diwali and Chhath fe ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 20: To accommodate the anticipated surge in passenger traffic during Diwali and Chhath, Indian Railways will operate around 8,000 additional special trains in the coming days, the Railway Ministry announced on Monday. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reviewed passenger movement at the Railway Board's War Room and commended staff members for their round-the-clock efforts. He also extended festive greetings to railway personnel on the occasion of Diwali. This year, Indian R ...Read More >
New Delhi: Indian Railways witnesses a major spike in ticket demands during the festive season. To address this high volume demand, the Central Railway will operate 1,702 special trains. According to Central Railway's Chief Public Relations Officer Swapnil Nila, the special trains will run from stations such as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Lokmanya Tilak Terminus, Pune, Kolhapur, and Nagpur. Out of these, over 800 trains will operate towards Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, and the N ...Read More >
The Jammu Division of Northern Railway has conducted an extensive ticket checking and collected fines worth Rs 5 lakh from 673 passengers, an official said on Saturday. The Jammu Division of Northern Railway has conducted an extensive ticket checking and collected fines worth Rs 5 lakh from 673 passengers, an official said on Saturday. The drive was conducted by a team headed by senior divisional commercial manager Uchit Singhal at all the important stations of the division, including Jammu, Pa ...Read More >
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has issued a strong rebuttal to allegations of reusing disposable food containers in trains made by the Indian National Congress. The Congress party on X had posted a video from NDTV India showing a man washing disposable aluminium foil containers (casseroles) in a train and stacking them. Congress wrote in the post addressing Railway Minister, "this video is of the Amrit Bharat Express (16601) - where dirty disposable food containers ...Read More >
Passengers at Patna Junction Patna: With Chhath drawing near, the railways is preparing for an additional rush of an estimated 15 to 20 lakh passengers heading to Bihar from Oct 25. Most of these passengers are migrant workers and families returning to their native places to celebrate the festival and cast their votes in the assembly polls scheduled for Nov 6 and 11 across the state.However, the combined rush of Diwali and Chhath has overwhelmed the railway network. Regular trains from major cit ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Indian Railways has decided to take strict action against social media handles sharing 'misleading' videos related to railway operations. During this festive season, some social media handles have been circulating old or misleading videos, creating confusion among passengers, said the railways in a statement. The railway administration stated that over 20 such social media handles have been identified, and the process of filing FIRs has been initiated. A 24x7 social media monito ...Read More >
Jaipur: In a move set to enhance passenger experience, Union Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Thursday unveiled a pilot project introducing Sanganeri-printed covers for train blankets. The initiative, launched at Jaipur's Khatipura railway station, will initially be applied to the AC coaches of the Jaipur-Asrava Superfast Express (12981), as part of a broader effort to improve railway services, with over Rs 100 crore allocated for the development of 65 small and medium-sized stations under the ...Read More >
New Delhi: Netizens have reacted positively to the move by Indian Railways to introduce printed blanket covers to go with bedrolls distributed to passengers on AC coaches. Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated the pilot phase of the project at Jaipur's Khatipura railway station on Thursday. He launched printed blanket covers having traditional Sanganeri designs. These covers were introduced for AC-class passengers of the Jaipur-Asarwa Express. The move is aimed at promoting the Vocal f ...Read More >
A Russian‑Indian joint venture has showcased the first design of a new high‑speed sleeper coach at the International Railway Equipment Exhibition in New Delhi. Kinet is a joint venture between Russian rolling stock companies and Indian government-owned Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) for the manufacturing and maintenance of 120 Indian 'Vande Bharat' high-speed trains. The venture is expected to unveil the first prototype in June 2026, with manufacturing set to begin by the end of December, ...Read More >
Husband, an advocate, and wife, railway officer, had been previously divorced before marrying in 2010 The Delhi High Court has ruled that alimony cannot be awarded to a spouse who is financially self-sufficient and independent, observing that permanent alimony is a measure of social justice and not a tool for enrichment or financial equalisation between capable individuals. A Division Bench of Justices Anil Kshetarpal and Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar said the law requires the person seeking ali ...Read More >
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], October 19 (ANI): North Western Railway has put in special arrangements for Diwali and Chhath Puja, with 44 pairs of special trains running to and from high-demand stations like Mumbai, Pune, Howrah, and nearby regions in Bihar. Captain Shashi Kiran, Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of North Western Railway, told ANI that extra coaches, volunteers, and Railway Protection Force (RPF) staff have been deployed at stations to manage passenger rush and ensure smooth ...Read More >
Mumbai: Central Railway will operate 1,702 special trains for the Diwali and Chhath Puja festivals in an effort to help passengers travel to their destinations and join their families on the festival. CPRO, Central Railway, Swapnil Nila told ANI on Saturday, "The Central Railway is preparing for the upcoming Chhath and Diwali festivals by operating 1,702 special trains to help passengers travel to their destinations to celebrate with their families... These trains will start from stations such ...Read More >
A Chennai-based neurosurgeon's account of how the Indian Railways reunited him with his lost wristwatch in under an hour on Saturday has gone viral, drawing nearly 10 lakh views on X and sparking praise for the system's efficiency. Dr J Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas, who has more than 25,000 followers on X, shared that he misplaced his watch in the restroom of a Vande Bharat Express while traveling to Chennai Egmore on Friday night. "Reached home and realised that I kept my wristwatch in the r ...Read More >
State-run universities headed by officiating vice chancellors will soon have new permanent VCs, said Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati on Friday (October 17, 2025). "The appointment of VCs was delayed due to lack of clarity in the Act. Now, the Act has been amended. We already have a set of selection panels. We hope the universities would have full-time VCs in next two to three months," said Mr. Kambhampati during interaction with media here. Of the 17 State-run universities, as many as 13 ...Read More >
New Railway Line in Rajasthan: The national transporter has approved the Final Location Survey (FLS) for a new 72-km rail line from Marwar Junction to Devgarh Madaria via Todgarh-Ravali. Railway project in Rajasthan: Indian Railways (IR) has sanctioned the Final Location Survey (FLS) for a new rail line connecting Marwar Junction, a key tourist destination in Rajasthan to Devgarh Madaria via Todgarh-Ravali. The move will further strengthen rail rail connectivity in the region. The area falls un ...Read More >
Freight trains to Kashmir: In the recent past, the railways has made significant progress in freight transportation in the Kashmir Valley. Train to Kashmir, Freight train to Kashmir: With the completion of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project and the commencement of passenger and freight train operations connecting the Kashmir Valley with Jammu and other regions, a new milestone has been achieved in regional connectivity. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO First freight train ...Read More >
The viral video has been widely shared on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram. New Delhi: In a scene that has stunned commuters and gone viral across social media, a group of Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) employees were caught on camera engaging in a violent brawl on the platform of Delhi's Nizamuddin Railway Station. The confrontation quickly descended into chaos, with dustbins thrown, belts brandished, and punches exchanged in full public view, reminiscent of a WWE ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has penalised the service provider of the Nizamuddin-Gwalior Vande Bharat Express and de-rostered four of its staff after a brawl at the Nizamuddin station on Friday. A video of the incident that went viral on social media showed pantry car staff beating up each other with plastic dustbins and belts in what seems to be a free for all. Passengers are seen making their way towards the train amidst the ruckus. The shocking inc ...Read More >
Jaipur, October 16: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday launched a pilot project introducing blanket covers with traditional Sanganeri prints at Khatipura Railway Station in Jaipur. On the first day of implementation, passengers travelling in the air-conditioned coaches of the Jaipur-Ahmedabad (Asarva) Express at 8:45 PM received the new blanket cover packets, marking a step forward in passenger comfort and hygiene. Alongside the launch, the Minister inaugurated development works wort ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], October 18(ANI): Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati on Friday encouraged media professionals to actively promote the welfare schemes of both Central and State governments on their platforms, helping more people become aware of the benefits. He was holding an interaction with the representatives of media organisations at the New Abhishek Hall on the premises of Raj Bhavan. The Governor highlighted key schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY), ...Read More >
Over 1,500 general tickets were sold through six mobile ticketing facilities at the station on the first day In a first, the Western Railway authorities Wednesday started a mobile ticketing facility at crowded Udhna Railway station in Surat for homebound migrant workers from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar in unreserved festival special trains. In view of Diwali, Chhath Puja and Bihar Assembly elections, a large number of migrant labourers working in the Surat textile industry have started going to th ...Read More >
Jaipur, Oct 16 (PTI) Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday inaugurated several passenger amenity upgrades in 65 stations under the North Western Railway zone, including new platforms, platform extensions, and an integrated passenger information system. At a ceremony at Jaipur's Khaitipura railway station, he also launched printed blanket covers for AC-class passengers of Jaipur-Asarwa Express -- an initiative aimed at promoting the Vocal for Local mission. Speaking at a ceremony, the m ...Read More >
New Delhi [India] October 16 (ANI): Minister of State for Railways, Ravneet Singh Bittu, on Thursday highlighted the Centre's efforts to augment the exports of railway machinery Speaking with ANI, the MoS said that all firms and railway PSUs are being asked to participate both within and outside the country and submit tenders. Also Read | '258 Maoists Surrender in Two Days Cross Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra'; Amit Shah Declares Naxalism Is 'Breathing Its Last'. "We are preparing for exports. ...Read More >
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday highlighted India's remarkable progress in railway modernisation under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating that the results of the past 11 years are clearly visible. New Delhi, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday highlighted India's remarkable progress in railway modernisation under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating that the results of the past 11 years are clearly visible. Speaking ...Read More >
Leading player in the renewable energy sector, Servotech Renewable Power Systems Ltd on Monday said it has received an order from South Eastern Railway's Ranchi Division for setting up a 2.58 megawatt (MW) solar rooftop project. In a regulatory filing, the company said the scope of work includes design, manufacturing, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of on-grid rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) systems of various capacities across multiple railway sites in the Ranchi Division. "Th ...Read More >
The Indian Railways has directed passengers to avoid carrying flamable items on trains this Diwali (Photo for representational purposes only) ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Passengers must not carry potentially dangerous items on trains this Diwali * Indian Railways has set up permanent holding areas at major stations to manage crowds * Passengers should report suspicious items or behaviour to railway staff or security forces immediately Did our AI summary hel ...Read More >
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced a significant transformation for Indian Railways, highlighting unprecedented track laying and station redevelopment. He also revealed that recruitment for RPF personnel will now be conducted annually, ensuring a consistent intake of new constables and sub-inspectors to bolster the force and improve cadre management. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday said the Indian Railways remained neglected for over five decades, but now it is undergoing total ...Read More >
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